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Meet Our Staff Members

Tracy Beck

Interim co-CEO / Senior Lending and Operations Director

Tracy Beck is PATF's Interim co-CEO / Senior Lending and Operations Director. She is responsible for implementing policies and procedures that expand opportunities for accessing assistive technology devices as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the loan program. Tracy has over 25…

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Peder Wiegner

Strategic Initiatives Director

Peder Wiegner is PATF’s Strategic Initiatives Director. He is responsible for managing and monitoring PATF’s new program development, communications, and raising funds for the mission of the organization. Leveraging the organization’s successful work over the past few decades, he will support…

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Carrie Anderson

Administrative Associate

Carrie Anderson is PATF’s Administrative Associate. She is often the first point of contact for callers, directing them to the appropriate staff person, and answering basic questions about the programs. She also helps with office tasks and entering online database information. Carrie has a…

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Mary Kate Cassidy

Information Specialist / Content Curator

Mary Kate Cassidy is PATF’s Information Specialist and Content Curator.  She is often the first point of contact for callers, directing them to the appropriate staff person, and answering all general questions. She also helps with office tasks such as filing and managing the database. Mary…

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Quintin Cliett

Communications Director

Quintin Cliett is our Communications Director. He helps raise awareness about PATF’s programs and services throughout Pennsylvania by keeping our social media accounts up to date, writing the newsletter, and creating outreach materials. If you happen to think of anyone who would benefit from…

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Wendy Harkins Davis

Marketing and Outreach Director

Wendy Harkins Davis is PATF’s Marketing and Outreach Director. She is responsible for developing and implementing PATF’s marketing plans, outreach activities, managing PATF’s smart home technology projects, and working to educate both professionals and Pennsylvanians about PATF’s programs…

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Wendy Furman

Program Associate

Wendy Furman is a Program Associate and Underwriter for PATF. Before joining the organization, she was an underwriter in the Merchant Cash Advance industry for eight years. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Western Governor’s University. In her spare time, Wendy…

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Karen Hassett

Financial Education Director

Karen Hassett is the Financial Education Director for Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF). She is responsible for developing and implementing PATF’s financial education initiatives, education outreach, and advocacy. Before joining PATF, Karen directed financial literacy…

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Sarah Love

Program Associate

Sarah Love is a Program Associate and Underwriter for PATF. She is primarily responsible for helping people access funding through the Low-Interest Loan Program. Sarah also provides applicants with information about other possible assistive technology funding resources. Prior to joining PATF,…

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Roberta Melnyk

Director of Finance

Roberta Melnyk is proud to be serving as the Director of Finance at Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation. She is responsible for supporting the needs of the organization by monitoring grants and managing day-to-day financial operations. Prior to joining PATF, she held a similar role at…

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Bonaia Rosado

Senior Program Manager

Bonaia Rosado is PATF's Senior Program Manager. She assists in the underwriting activities associated with PATF’s loan programs, including financial education. She helps educate applicants and their families about available community and funding resources. Bonaia also participates in outreach…

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Carmella Rynearson

Program Associate

Carmella Rynearson is a Program Associate and Underwriter for PATF. She is primarily responsible for helping people access funding for assistive technology through PATF’s Loan Programs. Carmella also provides applicants with information about other possible assistive technology funding…

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Katherine Singh

Information & Assistance Specialist

After having worked at PATF for several summers, Katherine joined the staff part-time in September 2018 as a graduate of Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Fine Arts. She is usually the first point of contact for callers, directing them to the appropriate staff person, and answering all general…

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Brie White

Administrative Coordinator

Brie White serves as the Administrative Coordinator at PATF, where she plays a vital role in providing invaluable program support and a diverse range of administrative tasks. Prior to joining PATF, Brie gained valuable experience as an office administrator…

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